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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What critters prevented Twain from getting any sleep on his trip to Hawaii in chapter 18?
(a) Bugs and snakes.
(b) Bugs and rats.
(c) Rats and snakes.
(d) Bugs, rats, and snakes.

2. In chapter 5, what categories did Twain put the people on the island into?
(a) Only whalers or missionaries.
(b) Only ship captains, whalers, or part of the government.
(c) Ship captains, missionaries, whalers, or part of the government.
(d) Only ship captains or whalers.

3. What did a dozen women begin doing as the rite for the princess started?
(a) Leave.
(b) Sit down.
(c) Wail.
(d) Dance.

4. What condition was Twain in after his trip to Hawaii, while writing his letter in chapter 14?
(a) Inspired.
(b) Sick.
(c) Tired.
(d) Excited.

5. What type of clothing did the women wear at the Saturday market in chapter 8?
(a) Long.
(b) Bright.
(c) Dull.
(d) Short.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Twain think deserved more respect from the people of San Francisco in chapter 10?

2. Which one of the following describes Paulet's demands on Hawaii after hearing Charlton's story?

3. According to Twain, how did the chiefs mourn Kamehameha's passing?

4. Which one of the following is not included in Twain's list of a steamer's benefits in chapter 2?

5. What did Twain observe when he was on the deck in chapter 18?

(see the answer key)

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